I'm a personal chef and food lover. I experiment with new recipes as well as also creating my own flavors.
Here you will find delicious recipes inspired by my beautiful country Costa Rica and of course food from around the world.
Join me in this journey full of exciting and exotic food.

6/30/2012

This is definitely a day to celebrate, we've cleaned the grill and the table is ready with all the delights that the family has prepared.
And this year I try to change a little and I make a salad a little bit more healthy, after all we have plenty to eat on this day.
This recipe is the perfect choice to celebrate without guilt of what we are eating, you can say it's a full meal or a great side dish.
It is definitely an option a little bit more healthy to enjoy this special day.
Celebrate this July 4th in a big way alongside your friends and family.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound pasta of your choice

1/4 cup light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup nonfat sour cream

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped bell pepper

1 cup chopped green onions

1/2 cup chopped cilantro or parsley

juice of 1 lemon

4 ounces diced cooked ham low fat

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions. Remember to add enough salt to the water where cooking the pasta this way will have a better flavor.
Once ready pass through a colander and sprinkle with cold water to stop the cooking procces.
In a separate bowl stir all ingredients except the cilantro or parsley.
When the pasta is ready incorporate all the ingredients and stir well.
Chill at least an hour.

Before serving add the cilantro or parsley.

I recommend serving it very cold, but also may be served at room temperature.
This recipe makes 14 servings.

Preparation time:

10 minutes

Cooking time:

8 minutes

Level of the recipe:

Easy

You can also enjoy more amazing recipes from this incredible family of foodies, so that way you can be more inspired this July 4th.

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6/27/2012

Tacos are a delicious and different option for families to enjoy any day of the week.
You can make them with beef, chicken, seafood and vegetables as well, always good to have variety.
This recipe is an inspiration in my oldest daughter who discovered the tacos for the first time 2 weeks ago.
She had never tested and as expected she loved, it's amazing how children suddenly ask you things to eat with great emotion.
Well, we have included these tacos as part of the family favorites, and I do not complicate much, I make them crunchy, we can get this product ready in supermarkets and is personally my favorite, lettuce and grated cheese and meat super delicious and is all you need, Crunchy Beef Tacos for dinner.
The best thing is that it only takes 30 minutes to prepare and everyone can add what they like, is truly a family time that everyone should enjoy.
I hope you like.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound of ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

1 garlic clove minced

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Juice of 1 lemon

1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking spray

10 Crunchy Taco Shell

shredded lettuce

Shredded Mexican cheese

DIRECTIONS

Heat a skillet and spray with cooking spray, add onion, oregano and garlic, cook for 3 minutes, add meat and cook until golden brown and juices are evaporated, about 20 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and cook for 7 more minutes, finally add the lemon juice and serve.

Place all the components on plates in the middle of the table for everyone to make their own Taco.
This recipe makes 10 tacos.

6/26/2012

In the heart of the finest city in America is a piece of Italy, full of exotic flavors, unique in its class.
On Wednesday June 20th, took place The Taste Of Little Italy, with the best in dining, entertainment and a great atmosphere.
Around 30 restaurants opened their doors so you could taste the variety that every day serve their customers with great pride and passion.
In Little Italy we find a variety of flavors, we ate pizza and pasta, very tasty indeed, but also we took a small detour in South America, we find an amazing Argentinian restaurant (Puerto la Boca) with the best beef and chimichurri we tested, also the most delicious ceviche we tasted in the Peruvian restaurant (Indigo Grill).
The fusion food, frozen yogurt, coffee shops, also were present, the most prestigious Italian restaurants, proving once again that this is one of the best streets to awaken your palate to the most incredible meals.
Seeing how night approached, I ran with incredible characters, markets and butcher shops that can not fail to be absent from this beautiful place.
I invite you to come to San Diego and visit the not so small Litlle Italy, full of variety, kindness, warmth and good food served with great pleasure day by day.

Marinate seafood and vegetables in non-reactive container. Cover mixture and chill. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours (more than a two hour marinade and the seafood will toughen).
Salt and Pepper to taste
Garnish with baked corn chips, fresh avocado, or orange slice.

6/24/2012

Nothing like a good book to enjoy before bedtime.
From the first moment I started reading THE MOM 100 COOKBOOK I loved it is written in a way so incredible that it's like reading a comedy.
It is completely refreshing and unlike any other cookbook I had read before and it led to us mothers without forgetting the rest of the family of course.
In addition content of delicious recipes, you'll also find suggestions and tips to make life easier.
These cupcakes are part Katie Workman cookbook as option 2 to Birthday Chocolate Cake.
Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature.

2 cups cake flour

2/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 cups granulated sugar

3 large eggs, at room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup sour cream, or another 1/2 cup whole milk

3/4 cup whole milk

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Line 24 medium-size cupcake cups with paper liner (you'll need two cupcake pans with 12 cups each).
Fill each cupcake cup liner about two thirds full with the chocolate cake batter. Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick or wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 22 to 24 minutes.

Let the cupcakes cool in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, them carefully remove them from the pans, arrange them upright on wire racks, and let them cool completely before frosting.

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6/21/2012

First I want to thank LauriesCravings.blogspot.com for nominating me for this blog award. I'm supper exited because is the first time the I'm being nominate for an Award.
Than you again Laurie for this honor I'm very proud.
I love her blog, she has amazing recipes you should check it out.